#OhEdChat Archive
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Wednesday March 16, 2016
Please introduce yourself - what's your name, and where are you from. Also, what's your favorite dessert!
Welcome to - I will be moderating tonight's conversation on "Priorities".
tells me to stop by, I stop by.
Jumping in from Toledo! Jenny 4th grade... glad to be here.
Here tonight! Howard Crawford MS Head, Savannah, GA
For the next hour, I will be chatting about priorities with the awesome eduleaders on . Please come join us!
Jacki here from Hilliard Schools. Favorite dessert-now we're talking-anything chocolate.
Good evening everyone in , Reuben, HS Intervention Specialist, and I'm a fan of cheesecake!
Angie Adrean Worthington Kilbourne HS Columbus, Ohio
Dan, ES principal in Houston, native son of OH; big fan of pecan pie.
Hello! Hannah, an Ohio State 3rd grade student teacher here! My favorite dessert is Graeters Ice Cream!
John Carder, AP at Marion Harding HS. Cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory fav dessert
Monica from Dayton, it's too hard to pick 1 dessert! Pretty much anything chocolate!
Ryan Rismiller, High School Assistant Principal Marion Harding High School, pecan pie
Matt from Worthington Kilbourne HS - EL Fudge cookies!
Mindy, teach Music+STEM in Mt Vernon. Let's face it, ANY dessert is my favorite
Tricia Ebner, GIS from Stark County. And my favorite dessert: French silk pie. Or flourless chocolate cake.
YES! Welcome to to a legend! Glad you are here. Come and go as you need. Blessed to connect, again!
Sierra, special ed major at Ohio University. From Lancaster area. Fave dessert: cheesecake!
Gary Bates, superintendent, Goodrich, Texas. Hot apple pie w/ ice cream is my weakness.
Welcome. I just had the Godiva Cheesecake from there on Saturday!
Kevin, HS ENglish from Highland. Multi-tasking with chat & essay feedback. Comic relief, bacon fan, and lifter of heavy things
Hi everyone! Julie from Delaware, Ohio. Favorite dessert...anything with sugar! Cookies, cupcakes, & ice cream!
Kelli from West Muskingum and strawberry pie!
Matthew Heath, Ashtabula Area City Schools, i don't discriminate against any desserts! ❤️🎂🍪🍩🍦❤️
Welcome! You're in a great place here!
Tiffany, AL, chocolate cake from Walmart
Jacqueline, NJ Social Studies teacher, & my favorite dessert is key lime pie!
indeed. He and see the same hair stylist too
Love it! That place has sooooo many options to choose from-talk about Priorities!
Daniel Harbert from Cobb County in GA here I will be in and off. In honor of March 14 on Monday I will list Pi(e) as my favorite
Oh, now I forgot about that: White chocolate raspberry cheesecake . . . Now I'm hungry!
glad to connect on once again. Hope you've been having a great week of work!
No'el Fortner, high school English. I enjoy strawberry rhubarb pie.
Craig is where the party is at!
Adam Cottos, 5/6 social studies, St. Michael in Independence, OH! Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Jodie from Worthington, intervention specialist :-)
Joan from Gahanna. MS gifted ELA specialist. Anything chocolate!
Welcome Jodie! Favorite dessert?
Yeah! Glad you are here, Jenny
Thanks for being here, Howard!
Ray HS Prin. West Muskingum, also anything chocolate, or fruit w/sugar or anything else!
Ellen MS T from Painesville OH. Chocolate raspberry anything
Love it! Thanks for being here, Jacki!
Yum! I'll add that to my dessert list too! Welcome
Hey all! Lori, PD Specialist
Thanks for being here, Kelli!
***Q1 is coming up in one minute!
Lance from Mo. K-5 principal. Bread pudding-no raisins
Earth science educator and Woodrow Wilson teaching fellow.
Desserts: One of my friends and colleagues makes amazing salted caramel cupcakes . . .
For the next hour my tweets will be devoted to . We are talking and desserts! Craig from
Love cheesecake! Thanks for being here, Reuben!
Yeah! Great to see you - I haven't seen you this week, Angie!
Favorite dessert is Res Velvet Cake with Creme Cheese Icing!!!
We're headed to Cleveland next week, maybe I'll check it out.
Bobby Moore Columbus Ohio. Fresh out of the oven warm soft chewy chocolate chip cookies
welcome back, Adam! And, same to you!
Tweeting with tonight! Ian Davis, 2nd grade in Reynoldsburg. Anything covered in chocolate!
I think we now know the ultimate icebreaker question. Look at those answers streaming in.
Hey gang. Ryan McLane, principal at Big Walnut Intermediate. is my hero.
Welcome back! Love that you keep coming back!
It is possible that dessert might be my priority here if we don't change this topic soon!
Nice group checking in tonight
Since desserts are often a priority this all seems to work well together :)
welcome, Julie! Going to be an epic tonight!
Great to see you, Ryan! Marion Harding is representing tonight!
just got home from getting my corned beef and cabbage! Had to be back by 9 for
Jerry Obney, teacher Worthington
Ha! You are a simple guy!
Hey Everyone, Brett, HS teacher from Parma City School, fave dessert brownie sundaes
A1: goals, personal & professional philosophies, family
welcome, Ian! Glad you are a part of tonight.
great to see you. Way to sugar every one up with the dessert talk
Welcome back, Sierra! So glad you are here! Do you graduate this spring?
Welcome Jerry! Thanks for being here
no surprise there! Welcome Bobby!
A1: Does it make others around me and myself better?
A1: Priorities tend to be ranked by what "hat" I'm wearing at that time.
Thanks for being here ladies!
A1: Does this benefit the important people in my life in some way? Does it honor my values and beliefs?
A1: does it benefit my Ss? Does it benefit my goals? Does it benefit other Ts? Does it reflect positively for the school?
Looking at our overall data and talking w/ our students teachers, and community. Just an overall assessment.
A1: When the questions that are being asked need answered
Thanks for being here Ryan
A1: What will benefit me the most now? What about long-term? What would benefit others the most now and/or long-term?
A1 What's best for kids? How can I make it fun? Is there any chocolate raspberry cheesecake on the menu?
A1-Great Q1-I'm nervous that I'm really having to think hard about it. Not sure if I'm prioritizing well from moment to moment
A1 Determine what will do the most good for the most people.
sounds good to me! Welcome back to . Have a !
Devin Elem Math & Sci Curriculum Coordinator. Graeters Mint Cookies & Cream icecream (Only in Feb.).
A1: what needs to be done right now? What can wait until later? Macro v. Micro. Is it a managerial task or does it impact learning
A1: This has changed over the yrs...now it's is it good for me? My family? My Ss/Teaching?
I am happy and excited to be here.
haha, they're the best! 🍪
- Ha! Good call! Covey is all about the quadrants!
A1 Will addressing an issue balance/stabilize my "being?"
A1: Will we get better as a team?
A1: Professionally: Deadlines, needs assessments, action plans, & always prioritize passion building ideas tied to the vision!
A1: will this help Ss? Will this help me grow? Will this make me happy? Will this make others happy?
Hey Everyone, Tom, K-5 principal, Lexington, MA.
Glad to see you, Bobby! I owe you a steak dinner and the best cookies out there!
Thanks for being here Lisa!
Hey there, Ellen. Hope all is well with you! Break coming up?
A1 will this help inspire innovation and better retention?
Yes! That is my FAVORITE flavor! Especially since it is green!
I graduate in the spring of 2018.
A1: scenarios relating to the improvement of student success is a great parameter to use as a focus foe priorities
A1: what will have the greatest impact? How can I multitask to meet many goals at one time?
A1 Priorities at the top include people who I value & choices that help me grow personally, professionally, or feel healthy!
A1: Priorities are things held close to your heart and which will benefit both myself and those around me at the time!
Glad you're joining us! Welcome!
Garry Young, Principal - Zanesville High School. Sorry I've missed few weeks, been busy with our new girl https://t.co/cUsyN3Rtgb
A1-love reading everyone's answers-today I felt like I just ran from one thing to the next w/o thinking about why
Awesome! We've got plenty of time to get you a job!
A1: Is it going to help someone? Is there a deadline attached to it? (Unfortunate in world of spec Ed). Family always 1st!!!
A1: if it makes happy or not. Hey, I'm being honest
Great to see you, Jerry! Thanks for being here!
Congratulations! Now she's what we mean by priorities!
A1 - who all will be affected by it, positive or negative
A1: I've found if it's good for me it usually benefits others in the long run.
A1: where can I be or what can I do presently that will have the biggest impact on students or family
Thanks for being here Tom! Can't wait to learn from you.
Hi, Lisa! Thanks for being here!
Q1: How does this affect me, my family, and/or my job?
for sure! Watching the play in game tonight?
Professionally, students are always the priority. I'm always asking what will help students, AND teachers.
great having the opportunity to share with this team
A1: is it something I'm passionate about and does it positively impact me and those closest to me
A1: Also, what is the most urgent need. Kinda like logistical triage.
A1: Do I have enough room on my plate to devote the time required to make it great?!
A1 Will it benefit my students, teachers or other leaders to be better than they are now?. What will allow others to grow?
I know what you mean. Asking self: "If I do this, am I honoring what I value, & will have energy to do it all?"
YES! I struggle with keeping family first - I need accountability with that!
A1: Personally, family and friends are always the priority. After that, I take things as they come.
Great points! Begin with the End in Mind!
A1:What is our desired outcome?
That's why we are here - and here for each other!
A1: the most precious commodity we have is our time, wherever we spend our time reveals our priorities
you too! Didn't see you today
we don't want to hear excuses Gary. KIDDING. Congrats!!!
A1: I also try to be proactive, what steps can I take now to prevent issues later?
A1:I agree with so many-I don't think I do great w/this.Also think imp not just quantity-minor issues might be of most imp to some
I agree - I tend to look back at my calendar and see where I spent the most time - and the least!
A1:Kids! Also mind mapping helps connect tasks &streamline based on organization priorities, needs &personal/family goals.
A1: It can be easy to get distracted w/ the "swirl" in Educ. Must always prioritize S learning. And thats not test scores either.
Will resolving an issue help the team or a team member "take the ball and run!"
***Q2 is coming up in one minute!
Ah yes, making something great is a choice. Always good to reserve enough time to make it great
I like that - there's a sense of team-building in this!
A1: What is best for students?--as educator. As a person-- do I have balance in my life for those I love?
A1 A1 2 things: what's best for student learning & does it align with my mission statement
A1: frankly I struggle to keep a work/life balance. Keeping up is hard & I hate doing managerial tasks while Ss & Ts are there
Hi Lori from Canal Winchester, joining late just got home from a Harlem Wizards ball game where represented CW staff!!
A1: Does it benefit our overall organization?
Absolutely! Glad you are still in the game!
the growth often occurs where the most (positive) attention is given. Good to reflect on that!
Awesome to know you have a mission statement for yourself!
Growth as a priority is something I wish more admins would focus on. Had a great convo w/ about this
Glad to be here. Love a good Twitter chat!
A1: Always a focus on what's going to provide long-term, sustainable change.
In addition to how we spend out time you can also include how visible we are in the buildings or classrooms
A1 - a potential question to ask when determining a priority is: Who else shares this as a priority? And why?
Harlem Wizards are great! Always a good time!
Great point! Hope all is well with you, Doug!
Thanks Neil. Once an educator, always an educator!!
A1 actually it's frogs and rocks. Get the tough stuff done (frogs ) so I can focus on big stuff (rocks).
your are on a roll! Three great responses!
A2 Consistency speaks volumes! Stay true to what you hold dear as a priority!
A2: make the passion you have for your priorities clear to anyone who is 'watching'.
A2: Share your mission by making it real to others. Branding!
A2: I try to be transparent with my priorities, and let people know what's going on. Also not afraid to admit when I make mistakes
A2: just show them my Google calendar 😁
A1 for something to be a priority in my life, it has to be personally fulfilling to me (family time, fitness, faith, job)
A2 - if it's a priority for you, it's embedded in your character.
A2: actions speak louder than words -act on your priorities and folks will recognize what's important to you.
A2: Like writing ~ if it's not clearly stated its on the 'author'
A2: Write it down, post it and verbalized it!
A2: sums it up pretty well! https://t.co/NsJEgBKtSL
A1: the most precious commodity we have is our time, wherever we spend our time reveals our priorities
Thanks for being here Lori
A2: The priorities need to be relevant, meaningful, and consistent with my goals.
A2: how I spend my time, what I commit to, what I say wait/no to...all reveal my priorities
A2: talk to people through direct communication. If relationships are strong, then message will be clear and direct!
If your organization and even your personal goals including family is successful and happy.
It is for me - I need help with this area!
A2: I've made a goal to dial in when talking w/ people instead of being distracted by tech.
A2: my kids (6 of my own & 600 Ss) make me a better teacher. I connect with them & listen to what they need daily.
A2 If you have clear priorities and pursue them, your actions will be evident to others.
A2 Communicate. Do what I promise to do.
A2: I created and posted Learning Targets in my office door
Thanks! It's great to be here! Trying to catch up!!
I try to share my "mission". I'm not shy about sharing what I want others to experience.
A2: I always let people know what my vision and focus is. I do this through my actions. Those often speak the loudest.
A2: I state them, out loud. I routinely tell my Ss, "YOU are why I am here. I care about YOU and your learning and growth."
A2: it is important for students to know you are always the priority. Then you actions and the amount of time spent speaks for you
A2 Don't just tell me what is important...show me what is important. You can't talk yourself out of what you behave yourself in to
Share them and make them visible. If you're passionate about them, then don't hide them!
A2: Short term priorities are listed on my office whiteboard. Long term priorities are reflected in consistent actions/questions.
A2: it's evident in how one leads, especially when you're involved with the priorities
I agree! https://t.co/j3MsB5sDRx
A2 If you have clear priorities and pursue them, your actions will be evident to others.
A2: Constant reminder and accountability to myself. Actually my my the background on my lock screen
A2: be transparent in what you value but also walk the walk-be a model for your staff and students
Love that you made it a point to first say that relationships have to be strong first.
A2 by authentically living out a commitment to the priorities
A2. These are tough! Carve out nonnegotiable time for priorities. Time w family and church. What helps Ss (break away from email).
A2: As you interact with students & staff, community too, they can hear it in your voice and feel it in your pulse. They'll know.
Remember all, Ohio is July at - 1 of largest EdCamps in the country. additions this year includes Tweetup
yep! Mine is shared with my school district! I'm an open 📖.
A2 purposeful references to the vision. Verbally asking if it's what's best for kids. Reflective conversations w/stakeholders
A2 "Don't tell me, show me."
It is so important to listen to hear, not respond. https://t.co/lYHEwMHHcF
A2: I've made a goal to dial in when talking w/ people instead of being distracted by tech.
A2: Also stay accessible to my Ss thru Google Classroom, so I answer questions and offer feedback evenings, weekends.
So important! If not for them, then why? https://t.co/dReFZfBLxa
A2: I state them, out loud. I routinely tell my Ss, "YOU are why I am here. I care about YOU and your learning and growth."
A2-Connect priorities to My word for 2016 is CELEBRATE-commit to the word, live it
- hope you can make the edcamp!
That's how I decided on partially. 4 indicators Other factors I give out as a Consultant.
A2: If your actions dont align with your words, people will know you've got your priorities wrong.
love this idea! Posting learning targets as a leader shows what you value that day! Going to steal that!
A2: I make sure to put Ss first and show that I care about my Ss as a person; academically, emotionally, physically...
A2: students/educators are excellent judges of genuineness - consistency of actions and words are a must
A2: While I stay accessible, I do take time away for family, too. Ss know that, too.
A2 actions speak louder than words so what/how you spend your time show your priorities.
Wow! Great point - our is a great filter or window to our priorities!
A2:I try to make priorities public.&make my mind maps into linear representations so they don't have to decipher my pics/arrows.
A2: You have to live it/say it aloud, both at school and at home at every opportunity. Align priorities by action.
These answers for q2 are awesome!
A2: Priorities manifest in your actions and the passion you express
Steal away.... https://t.co/vINKEr5nLI
love this idea! Posting learning targets as a leader shows what you value that day! Going to steal that!
I agree! has made the district priorities very clear this year!
A2:Don't assume adults know,just like you can't with Ss.Share and show consistency & others will know where and what you stand for
A2: Action Expresses Priority!
it's the base of a great school community. Need to have connections. Know your friends and foes. Work with both.
Mindfulness is the best way to communicate to those around you that they are a priority to you.
I agree - I tend to ask questions that help me get better!
You will enjoy . I come from NYS and often visit my Ohio friends.
A2: We talk about our priorities. We collectively agree to them. We hold each other accountable. We share. https://t.co/T5ERwCCX1d
Monica - we better see you there! Bring all your friends!
❤️ . My classroom word is Discover. My Ss & I are living it too https://t.co/nHOWZ3SGzf
A2-Connect priorities to My word for 2016 is CELEBRATE-commit to the word, live it
#3 *nods head vigorously* or 🍰StrawberryCheesecake w/Chocolate sauce. #1 + #2 MIGHT be impt. I guess. 😮😬😐🍎
#3 *nods head vigorously* or 🍰StrawberryCheesecake w/Chocolate sauce. #1 + #2 MIGHT be impt. I guess. 😮😬😐🍎
A2: to be serious, look at your credit card statement. That will tell you quite a bit about your priorities.
What? Heck yeh! All teachers are invited to this! July 11 - website will be out soon! Social on Friday before
***Q3 is coming up in one minute!
A2 The relationships made and honed with children each day model priorities
We would love to learn with you, Bethany!
You can often see me writing about priorities. I've been writing a series- Clearing A Path. Today's https://t.co/Vd23XxSoSb A2
Go Toledo! Just started a newTwitter chat for Perrysburg in NW Ohio. Feel free to jump in if you can Sunday 7pm
Thanks John! Modeling is a large part of leadership
And I can connect it to mine-. Celebrate is a great word, Jacki.
A3 TIME there's sometimes never enough of it
So are we! We have great network opps set up for Friday night & during lunch Saturday
A3: anything & everything, but I would say time and trying new things. Must give it time/attention to grow
A3: Administrative tasks vs being in the halls and classrooms is always an issue as a principal. Have to learn a little "triage"
A3: People who are disconnected from what really happens in a school. Unfortunately, they lose their focus on students.
A3: other people's priorities
Q3: I find myself completely absorbed with each project.
A3: Competing agendas and new frameworks that challenge my current priorities.
YES! Come one, come all! We need everyone from in attendance.
Jumping in late. John from the ILC. Great topic tonight!
A3: discipline issues. Maintenance problems. 1 teacher who refuses to buy in. Reality. Visions need to account for life issues.
A3: sleep...it really should be optional.
A3 THE day. You have everything prioritized and then THE SAY happens!
A3 daily tasks-email, paperwork, meetings, budgeting
A3. For myself unfortunately "other" things may tend to get in the way. Such things as the daily grind of life.
A3: My wish to "do it all" and the reality that there are 24 hours in a day.
When someone else's created crisis becomes mine! Ugh!
A3: Honestly, default behavior. Working to stay "Above the Line" is about about being intentional and recognizing
A3: Difference in others priorities
A3: W.I.N philosophy- what's important now - priorities may be fluid
A3 also seems like sometimes I prioritize things that should have waited
A3 Distractions, short cuts, noise, lack of focus competing values.
A3: "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans" Small 'must do' get in our way.
A3 Negativity attempts to thwart my priorities. But I'm too strong. My superpowers overcome these haters. Relationships win!
A3: menusha; my struggle with letting go of tasks that others can easily help me with
have to have balance to be any good. A must. Make it a priority!
Well hello! Glad you jumped in! I bet will be busy retweeting you!
A3: Things we don't stop doing..we are always adding but we need to also take things away....great chat!
A3: the unexpected. You have a prioritized plan, then the fire alarm malfunctions. During lunch. Twice. Priorities quickly change
A3: other people's priorities
A3 Procrastination is a big priority killer, along with misplacing priorities in the first place.
A3 "The loudest squeaky wheel" which may not need the most immediate attention. Makes prioritizing challenging!
A3: Time and other people's priorities clashing, which sometimes requires additional time
A3: being a leader and not a manager. As leaders, we need to model priorities for others to see
Yes!!! This is my problem. I tried cutting back DRASTICALLY in college. mono, strep, & 4 weeks later, I learned.
Alisa Simeral joining late! Agree whole-heartedly!! https://t.co/xpl7DjrL00
A3: sleep...it really should be optional.
Another person's crisis is often my competing agenda. https://t.co/yt1cBZ74p3
When someone else's created crisis becomes mine! Ugh!
A3: audits, restrictions by orc, time bound items, budget constraints
Thanks, Doug - we have to get in the habit of saying no and creating the stop doing list!
A3: not sure if this is healthy but the expectations of others often challenge what I prioritize.
definitely feeling that this week!
A3: Time! Others ideas, other random changes during the day.
A3: Being lazy for a few minutes. Once I start straying from my (home)work, I can't seem to focus back in on it.
A3 trying to keep up with state mandates which take away from time helping students
A3: Competitive spirit. Not wanting to fall behind or miss new innovative ideas.
When deadlines get attached to lower priority items, or mandatory procedural tasks are assigned
Words of wisdom https://t.co/vYS8qUNcvD
A3: being a leader and not a manager. As leaders, we need to model priorities for others to see
I'm working on it. I think I'm getting better . . . baby step by baby step. Maybe I'll figure it out by retirement!
Love for reminding me to "Shift the Monkey"
A3: Trying to do it all & not prioritizing your agenda.
A3: Taking shortcuts and not putting people first!
AMEN--saying 'no' or 'gotta pass' is tough. Building a network of key people to delegate to is key.
You are a superhero, Brian!
A3 Not being able to see the forest for the trees.
A3: political mandates from district/state level inconsistent from student-centered decisions. Resistors to change.
A3: Personally, giving too much and it being taken advantage of, and then you reprioritize or rethink how you do things
A3:Having priority "silos" instead of a few overarching priorities that cross all aspects of my life.ex. "Equity for all children"
A3.1: settling in and willing to accept visions that may not deliver the most complete message
A3: ourselves. We tend to put us before everyone else. We need to see value in others and show them we see it.
A3 part 2... or moving targets
how is what I want to know? Everything I do I feel like is required.
A3: competition vs. collaboration
A3: also, Learning something new as I listen to the more experienced around me. I do a lot of listening.
A3: People who do not realize the value of relationships as the root of the work we do.
This goes right along with having someone else's priorities layered on top of your own.
A3 Making big or permanent decisions based on temporary emotions or priorities
Agreed! I sometimes have a hard time calming the old athlete spirit in me! https://t.co/lNx6Stnhq4
A3: Competitive spirit. Not wanting to fall behind or miss new innovative ideas.
You will get it done in 1 day! You won't be able to put it down!
Virtually on the chat or you've gotten close to ppl in OH bc of the chat and now visit. Like a college chum.
Great to read it with your team - then you can remind everyone of it!
A3 saying yes instead of empowering others to lead a charge
A3: other people's "stuff". It's one thing to be willing to be a team player, but not when it turns into being taken advantage of
A3 impromptu meetings, communicating with parents or other teachers, discipline issues, something always comes up!
..delegating is sooo difficult!
A3 cont: Depending on our position our focus may shift from situation to situation. Be prepared for change and obstacles.
***Q4 is coming up in one minute!
Seriously...in education....no relationship, no learning. I don't care who you are. It is ALWAYS about relationships.
A3: We must believe that "We are all in this TOGETHER."
I live on Long Island but grew up in Syracuse.
it's something both my students and I struggle with - making decisions off of emotions. Sometimes the heart wins
Its like planning a Theme based Unit except it's for life + not just the ClassRM.
A4: Realizing what is most important to focus energy on as a teacher & with my family, and in general to maintain balance
A4 the love I share with my family :) overall sense of emotional and physical peace and well-being
A4: students, family, personal goals
or saying yes and placing someone else in charge without consulting them...can equal friction!
A4: Being with Ss and Ts as often as possible. Listening. Building relationships. Being student focused.
A4: my students help remind me what is truly important everyday through conversations and smiles. Lists are also my best friend!
A4: A focus on our family!
A4: The feedback that I receive or the results showing my priorities are working.
A4: Knowing my purpose. Knowing that the outcome is greater and nothing is being forced to achieve it. Student success!
A4. My faith, family, & from my professional level its the goals & vision that we have collectively set as a district.
A4 Being public/transparent with them.
A4: student & staff growth. Data illustrating growth for the building.
welcome to tonight! Enjoy the journey through being a connected leader. It's worth it! (Just ask us! =))
A4: Knowing and staying true my Core Values!
A3: Compliance based tasks and managerial type duties. Need to be done before 7 AM and after 3 PM to the highest extent possible!
A4: Reading with my son, almost every night. Family dinner. Smiles of my Ss as they enter my room.
A4 -- Not to be cliche, but the kids. Sometimes you can't truly value your own priorities until you take on someone else's.
A4: Google keep. Google calendar. Reminders. Task list. Deadlines. Pop up reminders. Breaking down big tasks over time.
A4: A passion for creating relevant learning opportunities for students which gives me purpose and motivation to keep going!
A4: Focus, mission, vision, organization, flexibility, perspective, and balance.
. A4: Transparent relationships with others provide accountability toward maintaining our priorities!
A4: posting my goals and visions to live by. Seeing them walking in and out of office serves as a reminder of values
A4: Staying connected to Ts who are engaged in the work of advocating for all Ss helps me maintain my priorities.
A4 results that motivate for more focus, personal interactions to remind me of 'why', reminders to focus (people, notes, etc)
District goals and plans..staying focused
A4: Connecting with like minded educators. That always helps keep me focused on what is a priority.
A4: wandering during downtime - seeing my students in their art classes - that's joy on their faces
A4: For priorities that I care about, it's about building and maintaining relationships with others. Everything else: Deadlines.
A4 Write down your priorities and place the list where you are regularly reminded. Also have someone to hold you accountable.
I am a huge list-maker and list-user. Big, practical help.
Greg Garris, Asst. Principal from Worthington jumping joining late.
A4: taking a few mins to myself to focus on what's important. has great tips on this in his book
A4: Focus, vision, reflection, downtime, & supportive team
Q4-In Hilliard we've had the benefit of R Factor training with R1 is "press pause" great way to focus on priorities
A4: I always prioritize relationships & serving my team. If something is related to one of those things, I try to put it first
A4 the vision, feedback, reflection
I know it is a silly answer....but post-it notes are my friend. Colors keep me organized and priorities are met!
A4: Setting up a shared calendar with my wife to keep tabs on family and work events has really helped us keep things straight
A4. In no particular order: students, family, WIFE, teachers and those in my PLN (you know who you are & what you mean to me)!!
A4 Some structure (scheduling) Friends & colleagues honoring my commitments, balancing stress, nutrition & fitness
A4: walking through hallways and seeing Ss actively engaged in a lesson. Hearing Ts discussing priorities in the lounge. It works.
A3: I hate😳to be the one to say it... But God is a factor in prioritizing.🕌Sorry😐
🍎+👨👩👦👦+👬👭is impt, too.
Glad you're here! Welcome!
Staying true to your beliefs and values
A4: Daily routines. It's important to set yourself up for success. Make your bed first!
A4: the people I surround myself with...according to you're the sum of the 5 people you hang with the most
A4: To do lists, setting goal times for completing tasks, surrounding myself with people that understand my priorities
Could not agree more! I love hearing the success stories and brainstorming together.
It was fun stopping by tonight! My phone is about to die, so it's time for bed. Enjoy the rest of the week!
A4: challenged us to "serve the customer" - whenever I feel inward focused, I try to shift my focus back to others
Amen! Don't apologize for that!
A4 working with the students and discussing with veteran teachers ways to grow
A4 an awesome staff around me that is helpful and self motivated, like
A4: Cultivating habits of daily reflection
As my 8th graders came to class today, I realized I have just 46 days left with them. 3 years together nearly gone. Got teary.
Great practice. Research says writing goals & placing them in daily vision is the way to reach goals
A4 Reflection! Hard to determine if your priorities are helpful & need maintained if you don't stop to pause & assess.
A4: I keep my priorities posted on my daily planner. Helps keep me focused on what's most important.
A4cont: via "Success and failure have the same origin. Daily behavior."
I'm glad to see my team here!
A4: The best interests of my community of learners. Both S's & T's. They keep me focused on priorities. https://t.co/23kxKtUnLX
A4: asking yourself "what have I done to make an impact on a student, staff or building today?"
I know, I had to learn I can only control what I can. I rest easy each night knowing I did all I can do
"Equity for all" = Life, Liberty + the Pursuit of Happiness while Teaching. Where's that PD😐
A4: Honest self-reflection and the willingness to change.
Reflective questions like these are necessary!
A4:: good point..a visual is great reminder
A4:I always try to have a routine at the start of the day to set direction. Managing tech at home helps too(still working on this)
A4: To do lists, watching a S truly "get it," my little offspring being full of energy and glee.
A4: try to surround myself with ppl who share my priorities instead of those who make me forget them
You shouldn't feel the need to apologize for saying that ... it is the truth!
A3: Selecting 3 "big rocks" to accomplish each day. Making those my priorities, commit to them. (Modeled after Covey's work)
A4 My helps me that I will clear a path-sort out priorities.
my wife will leave my side of the bed a mess if I forget. Always a nice reminder to a bad start to the day. Lol
So important for kids and adults! https://t.co/e57knR2kjQ
A4: Daily routines. It's important to set yourself up for success. Make your bed first!
I agree - the movement has definitely helped with this!
Strong habits of thought are essential! https://t.co/RmK9TkK6dP
A4 Reflection! Hard to determine if your priorities are helpful & need maintained if you don't stop to pause & assess.
Hate to cut this short but my Houston Rockets are getting ready to play. Watching the game w/ family and pizza. Enjoy your week.🍕
A4: Hallways and classrooms. They are excellent reminders of who we are there to serve.
Guiding question...Who can I impact today?
Happy Wife....Happy Life...
I agree. Reflection is so important. https://t.co/i8Sj7IzlKZ
A4 Reflection! Hard to determine if your priorities are helpful & need maintained if you don't stop to pause & assess.
I love how wife is WIFE Classic Bri McCann!
That's my own personal exit ticket for the day! https://t.co/U9aDEJuQMN
Reflective questions like these are necessary!
***Q5 is coming up in one minute!
Absolutely! Every child has value in their own right.
yes reflection helps us sort out life A4
A4 - knowing that too many children and families depend on us, as educators, to have our priorities in line to stray from the path
So why not bring art class type projects into your class with your content?
Do you coach something?⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🎾🏐 You sound like you coach something.
A4: I need a conferring chart in front of me- this really helps with daily priorities. I'm a visual person.
A4: Identify your People that push you and hold you accountable.
I can personally vouch that Craig coaches me all the time!
Great point Ken. We lead to serve.
I do when I can - big believer in that. https://t.co/PETRQovO9n
So why not bring art class type projects into your class with your content?
my squeaked one out against the mavs tonight - I was a bit distracted at the beginning of so I understand!
Remember the Rule of Follow Five - follow five leaders to build your PLN!
I never thought about using post it notes by colors to help stay organized! Love that idea!
A4: Relationships, and how their importance surfaces when dealing with something challenging. Game changer, growth accelerant
Thanks for this tweet! Sums it all up!
A4: Remembering why I became an educator- to change lives for the better. As a person, remembering love is life.
A5: Timeline & which has biggest impact, either immediate or long term? Start there.
A5: even then you have to choose what is most important & give your focus at that time, knowing you will come back to other later
I agree - I need to reflect on why I initially started to stay grounded!
A5: discover who has the best resources and abilities to fulfill the goals and empower them to do it! Oversee...don't overdo!
A5: we're here for kids, so anything that benefits our Ss needs to come 1st.
Love that term: !! Must haves!! https://t.co/kpZC2gBcRC
A4: Identify your People that push you and hold you accountable.
Me too! Nail biter https://t.co/I0cgcz7rnd
my squeaked one out against the mavs tonight - I was a bit distracted at the beginning of so I understand!
A5-it's important to delegate
When looking at priorities, I usually look to see if there is a time limit attached to one over the other...
A5: It was stated earlier but I prioritize one interest over another based on how it will benefit Ss.
A5: judge by the impact that will be felt. Lives and futures matter
Time does drive some things over others...
A5: Balance. Has to be. I work hard to balance my personal and professional life. With no balance, I'm not good at either.
A5: Get help from colleagues! ..I need to do a better job of this.
A5: What's best for students always trumps anything else. Have to ask that question to yourself when you have conflicts.
A5: You weigh the good over the bad. Which one has the greater benefit to others versus yourself
A5: Honestly, deadlines. Or how many people are affected by my priorities. Or how much I feel like working.
A5: try to practice fairness consistently. ask for help! Communicate your needs.Look for solutions.Have your cake&eat it too!
God helps Prioritize.
✝☪✡🕉☯🛐
A5 This is when sleep is no longer a top priority
A5 I ask which one has more impact and then come back to the other one asap.
A5: Sometimes I look at my available time/energy to decide what to focus on & still have energy left for other parts of my life
A5: Thinking about what is most important to both you and those around you.
A4: Always ask, "What [of my priorities] will benefit others the most ..."
Priorities determined by most important for the time. A5
A5: Enlist the help of others--those that value the outcomes as much as I do.
A5 As subjective as possible, decide which priority is more important -- fast results, more achievable -- and go for it.
A5: you need to take a step back, analyze, make the most important thing the most important thing, and trust others to help you
I wish this was always true. Sometimes you have to take of yourself first to take care of your Ss later. https://t.co/vNBsnd0iSz
A5: What's best for students always trumps anything else. Have to ask that question to yourself when you have conflicts.
Love the notion of pausing first!
A4: perspective. Somehow, perspective has always had a way of smacking me in the face 2 mins. after I could have used it. 😁
A5: Delegate and multitask, determine which task will impact the most ppl
A5: Great leaders say no to good ideas. Prioritize based off of what most impacts culture and students. Learning is the constant.
No wonder is your twitter stalker. Where do you come up with this stuff. LOVE IT
A5: Unfortunately, I try to do it all! Most of the time I run out of daylight.
A4 Family, friends, Ss, emergency needs arise. Prioritize based on dynamic needs of people around you; not static goals!
A5: Students, and any thing that will help others grow
A5: Be organized. Utilize a calendar/schedule
A5 conflicting priorities means you need help. Collaborate w/team of like minded colleagues/friends/family. Relationships!
A5: Depending two priorities, sometimes I decide by looking at which is more exciting.
A5: empowering others through delegation and/or asking for help. who else can learn to be a leader?
A5: Prioritize: emergencies, needs of your students, needs of your school, then everything else
I definitely need my mac laptop!
Its about passion and purpose. Collaboration is key
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I try to pick the one that doesn't elevate my blood pressure!
is trending and is ahead of tonight-that's big.
A5- what are u willing to give control to another TEAM member?
FUN is an important quality within SUCCESS
Decisions, decisions... A5
Thanks, Ray! I basically thought about questions I needed to hear myself!
***Q6 is coming up in one minute!
That's a good strategy, too.
That's awesome! It's great to see the dialogue!
A5: Sometimes there isn't one "right" decision. Have to go with what you feel is best for that situation.
virtual Twitter friends (state chat moderators are a collegial bunch)
A5: Do I have the time, energy, and focus to do both to the best of my ability? If no, pick the 1 about which I'm more passionate.
A5: Great take, Ken. Love the notion that our priorities are determined by culture. https://t.co/nz6wp1lbUp
A5: Great leaders say no to good ideas. Prioritize based off of what most impacts culture and students. Learning is the constant.
Truth! Trust yourself. https://t.co/wFygWjc1Bc
A5: Sometimes there isn't one "right" decision. Have to go with what you feel is best for that situation.
A5: Prioritizing >than 1️⃣? Both!
📝down how✅
⌛️time it✅
Schedule it in📆✅
etc.
with EdTech there aren't excuses.😠
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A6: Make time with others for genuine conversation!
A6: Provide tips for staying focused and organized so they can accomplish their priorities
A6: helped them pursue ideas they are passionate about. Be transparent about things I am passionate about & prioritize
A6: Giving advice to those who are struggling - I try to model, and encourage my Ts to keep focused on what's important
Absolutely! If you go by what, at the time, you think is best for students - you can't lose...
A6 I try to listen & be a role model for those near me that need some nudging to maintain their path!
A5: Exciting - or challenging, force me out of a rut. There are times when I need a challenge! https://t.co/EQeZSFoTJg
A5: Depending two priorities, sometimes I decide by looking at which is more exciting.
A6: Sharing my priorities and my passion for them; try NOT to add things to anyone else's plate that isn't a priority
A5: 📲
= Priority Maintainer
I agree about modeling - reminds me to consider the power of WHY
A6: A commitment to scheduled morning coffee with colleagues ☕️
A6: By first admitting I don't have all the answers. Learn along with those I try to help!
A6: I have been the accountability partner so many times. I send daily texts, quotes, and reminders to keep them on track
A6: listen to them. Then ask "what can I do for you?" not "let me know if you need anything."..
me too!! 😁, but I'm ok with that!
A4: 📲
= Priority Maintainer
A6: Help them accurately see what they have accomplished in a day - reset and refresh.
A6: Listen & reflect back. Helped a new teacher last year reflect & see he needed a weekend "off." Recharge.
A6 Having a strong grade level team as guidance helps... Especially as a first year T! 👌
It wasn't until only a few years ago that I really understood this.
A6:our monthly gifted advisory mtgs help us help kids Lrn &practice skills 4 prioritizing, timing, role-play,etc..Reminds me too!
A6: teams have goals too. Together we accomplish, impact, empower more
A6: I haven't figured out how to prioritize my own world, but I'm open to suggestions...
A6: asking the tough ?s. "Does it matter? Do we care?" Letting them talk it out. Listing pros & cons. Identifying consequences.
Value what is a priority for others! and better yet-staff and admin must have shared priorities https://t.co/p5xsoQwSxZ
A6: Sharing my priorities and my passion for them; try NOT to add things to anyone else's plate that isn't a priority
I agree - the power of team is important!
A6: Many conversations and lots of listening. Having tough conversations. Prioritizing! Focusing on what's best for kids.
A6: Accountability through an ethic of professional caring. Ask me what I have done to grow lately? Then I ask you
A6: Being a soundboard, and facilitator. Asking (and meaning) "How can I help?"
A6 making sure that I give everything expected in a timely manner to TEAM members to facilitate their work.
A6 I encourage people to talk about the outcomes they want/expect to see as they work thru ideas.
A6: Discussions. Being a role model.
A6: Blog writing, conferences, PLN/Twitter. I always tell Admins to not check email on phones.
Yes, I agree! Challenge forces me to think differently & gets me fired up in a good way.
A6: passions help guide priorities, important to help students learn to put the first things first
A6 Others have called me to help with their priorities and vice versa. Accountability is mutual.
A6: Through collaboration (borrowing from ) and informal collegial discussions.
A6: Helping people remain accountable, even when it may have to be a difficult conversation
A6: Help others?
Left my🚪open to my ClassRM.
🍎Ts just ask!
Excellent deliniation https://t.co/Z08luUig2R
A6: listen to them. Then ask "what can I do for you?" not "let me know if you need anything."..
A6 for Ts get coverage so they can occasionally attend their kids' special school events during day Help set goals and give feedbk
There are times I need to listen to my own words to others. More often than I want to admit.
I like it - that's real accountability; iron sharpens iron.
A6 like raising children. Encourage and support. Be their cheerleader, sounding board, and backup
A6: Be there to support, listen ,help. I'm huge on sending a positive letter in the mail - nobody does that anymore! 📫
A6: I help teachers realize they can't do it all and that burn out is an ugly thing...I just don't take my own advice!
It matters - nothing beats it!
Being a role model is huge..people are always watching our actions. We can also help others this way. https://t.co/SH2DimPGDK
A6: Discussions. Being a role model.
A6: Listen, listen, and listen some more. Give more than you have to every time.
A6: Develop relationships that count. Play together. Eat together. Pray together. Always add value to others.
A6: Asking questions and taking the time to listen.
A6: Try to remember to reign in the idea sunami in my head and keep sharing focused to the priorities of the group/mtg. etc.
Frank Sinatra Jr. , Yante Maten , , Martellus Bennett , ,
A6: Rolling up your sleeves and having the courage to live in the shoes of others 👠
A6 Being available to them and getting out of their way to allow them to succeed.
Listen more and talk less! https://t.co/LjvsgG6I5x
A6: Listen, listen, and listen some more. Give more than you have to every time.
A6: communicate, encourage, divide, conquer, celebrate!
A6: Acting as a facilitator, asking Qs that can help those around me see how their own passions might frame their priorities.
A6: How can I help? ...and following through with more than just words
A6: Want start back what challenged: 5 minutes a day, uplifting a colleague.
Another amazing tonight led this week by ! Next week, takes the lead. Have a great !
That chat was so refreshing. I needed that. Thanks and
